Flight testing is going well, we are pushing 20 hours in flight. The prop testing this week has not gone as expected. The current prop we have on the Panther is a Tennessee Propeller 62″ by 48 pitch and is running approximately 200 rpm lower than the Corvair’s expected 2850. We are working closely…

We received a few suggestions from followers regarding video, one being a roll bar mounted view, which enables the viewer to feel like they are looking over the pilot’s shoulder. The other was in flight commentary, so the viewer understands what is going on in the cockpit. Like we said in the beginning we are a…

See the article in the EAA Experimenter May issue about the Panther’s first flight. EAA Experimenter May 2013 Issue

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The third and fourth test flight was completed on 4/29/2013 at Haller Airpark with a fuel stop at Palatka, FL.. The departure time was 0950 with 14 gallons of fuel. Winds were light and temperatures in the low 70s. A normal takeoff with the first notch of flaps was accomplished and a 90-100 mph climb…

The following is a brief summary of my second flight in the Panther. It occurred on 4/27/2013 at Haller airpark. Departure time was 1325 and lasted for 45 minutes. Winds were estimated to be a right crosswind at 14 mph and temperature in the high 70’s. Fuel load was 20 gallons. Departure was made with…